Mar 2019 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Bounce is at the intersection of hardware, software, true impact and scale. We hope to transform the way the world commutes and make mobility a fundamental right for everyone - one ride at a time. While doing this, we also want to make mobility green and clean (electric vehicles). Mobility solutions provide a huge opportunity to catalyse the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and we are at the forefront of this change.

Feb 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore

• Phenomenal things happen when the right people come together at the right time. Our goal at Belong is to make this happen

Sep 2014 – Present · 11 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Invest in early stage startups in the tech/internet/mobile space

Jun 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Managing the business and operations for APAC Emerging Markets Regions for Groupon, comprising India, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines.
• The region identifies the future growth region for Groupon, with over 245Mn Internet users, expected to grow to 400Mn by 2015

Aug 2011 – Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Groupon.co.in is the Indian Unit of GROUPON Inc - the big daddy of Group Buying and the fastest growing company ever!
• Groupon India is all about ideas, tips and deals to experience your city!
• From the highest quality restaurants, spas, salons, fun zones and more
• to the latest gadgets in the market
• to the best travel destinations...
• at the best value for your money!
• We dont want to be a newspaper of deals and we dont want to sell you stuff that we ourselves wont buy. Instead we crave for your feedback. We will not be perfect 100% of the times, but we promise to listen and rectify!

Apr 2011 – Sep 2011 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Build and grow the business in South India

Oct 2008 – Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Negotiated a $300m. partnership between a Gulf country and leading European satellite operator
• Developed corporate group strategy for leading telecom operator in the Middle East with operations in over 18 countries. Performed competitive analysis, studied industry trends,
• evaluated scope expansion opportunities and defined 5 year roadmap
• Developed market entry strategy for a green field communication satellite company. Assessed competitive landscape, formulated value proposition, business plan and company valuation
• Developed market entry strategy for a FM radio station in the Middle East, including competitive analysis, advertising revenue opportunities, business plan and capital structure formulation
• Currently negotiating a business venture between a Gulf country and leading global telecom
• infrastructure services provider

Jul 2006 – Jul 2007 · 1 yr

• Formed and led 25 member team with representatives from operations, engineering and finance to re-architect Yahoo! Mail
• Developed relationships with three external storage vendors to identify technology gaps and devise storage solutions
• Drove corporate knowledge management initiative across three functional areas to share best practice storage solutions, resulting in building of a company-wide storage platform.

Aug 2005 – Jul 2006 · 11 mos

• Conducted extensive financial modeling and technical analysis to determine cost savings and ROI targets. Presented findings to the CTO, CPO and Head of Yahoo! Research and secured funds to launch cost saving project.
• Created and led an interdisciplinary team of 15 members (4 direct reports) to work on an email cost saving initiative totaling $20M

Sep 2002 – Aug 2005 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Jul 2001 – Sep 2002 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Elaborated response strategy to a new entrant in the email market.
• Captured, modified and leveraged core Yahoo! Search technology into Yahoo! Mail offering.

Oct 2000 – Jul 2001 · 9 mos · Bangalore